Niall Maguire
Head of Supply Chain @Elsdon Group
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Supply Chain @Elsdon Group
As Head of Supply Chain Recruitment at Elsdon Group, I leverage deep knowledge of freight forwarding, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain operations to deliver strategic hiring solutions. By staying ahead of market trends, trade-lane shifts, and technology adoption, I ensure our team connects clients with talent that can navigate complex, global supply chains. This expertise positions Elsdon Group as a trusted partner for organisations seeking high-impact professionals across procurement, warehousing, transportation, customs compliance and supply chain technology.I lead from the front by setting ambitious recruitment goals, developing data-driven sourcing strategies, and maintaining hands on involvement in senior and niche searches. By combining market intelligence with consultative selling, I drive performance across the division - improving time-to-hire, increasing placement success rates, and strengthening client retention. My approach balances immediate delivery with long-term talent pipeline building to support client growth and transformation.I manage and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, providing training, performance feedback, and strategic guidance to enhance productivity and professional development. This includes optimising processes, embedding best practice in candidate and client management, and aligning individual targets with wider business objectives. Through clear leadership and collaborative culture, I ensure the supply chain recruitment division consistently exceeds expectations and reinforces Elsdon Group’s reputation for excellence.
EDUCATION
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Business and Marketing
ABOUT NIALL MAGUIRE
Building World-Class Teams for the Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Industry I partner with leading organisations in freight forwarding, logistics, and the broader supply chain sector to connect them with exceptional talent that drives performance, growth, and innovation. With a proven track record in high-value recruitment, I specialise in understanding the complexities of global logistics networks, trade lanes, and market dynamics—ensuring every hire is strategically aligned with business goals. My approach goes beyond filling vacancies; I focus on building sustainable teams that are equipped to navigate the evolving demands of international trade, customs compliance, warehousing, transportation, procurement, and supply chain technology. I pride myself on combining deep sector knowledge with a consultative, data-driven recruitment process that delivers results. Core strengths include executive search, mid-to-senior level recruitment, market mapping, talent pipelining, and advising leadership teams on workforce strategy. I bring expertise in freight forwarding operations, ocean & air freight, customs brokerage, transport optimisation, and 3PL/4PL solutions—ensuring that both clients and candidates benefit from a true industry insider’s perspective. Specialties & Expertise End-to-end supply chain recruitment for freight forwarding, 3PL, manufacturing, and distribution Strategic talent sourcing & workforce planning for high-growth and transformation initiatives Negotiation, sales strategy, and securing major accounts in competitive markets Recruitment process optimisation, RPO solutions, and recruiter training Candidate development, interview coaching, and long-term career mapping Building recruitment strategies that strengthen employer brands and retention Driven by a passion for advancing the logistics and supply chain profession, I strive to be a trusted partner—not just a recruiter—who helps organisations and individuals reach their full potential in a fast-changing global marketplace.
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